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Animal sanctuary's care team taking part in fundraising paddleboard challenge

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Olivia before, during and after having her hair cut for the Little Princess Trust Pictures: Sarah Eva

Snip, snip, hooray! Schoolgirl's donation to help other children 'not so lucky'
A schoolgirl who nearly needed a wig after losing her hair through illness has raised almost £900 for a charity that supports other children in a similar position – and she hopes to get even more.

The team's Paddle for Pools challenge will see them paddle-boarding 5km across the Helford Estuary this August

Animal sanctuary's care team taking part in fundraising paddleboard challenge

The Royal Cornwall Museum has thanked the public for its support

Royal Cornwall Museum expresses 'bewilderment' at funding withdrawal

A NEW airline partner will be landing in Cornwall this summer

New partnership at airport in Cornwall to bring flights to popular European city

Wendron United vs Mousehole FC match report

Goals aplenty as Wendron defeated by Western League outfit

Chancellor Rishi Sunak resigns saying

Chancellor Rishi Sunak resigns saying "standards are worth fighting for"

Vandalism and graffiti has shut the toilets from 4pm at Kimberley Park in Falmouth. Picture: Falmouth Town Council

Vandalism forces early closure of public toilets at park in Falmouth

Wendron United vs Mousehole FC: Live updates

Wendron United vs Mousehole FC: Live updates

Members of the public have been warned to approach Connor McAuley

Public warned not to approach man wanted in connection with assault

The offences were alleged to have happened in Penzance

Man charged with sexually assaulting two children appears in court

The incident occurred at around 10:30pm on Saturday, July 2

Witnesses urged to come forward after serious assault outside Truro social club

Sarah Spence on her last day at Meneage Street Surgery, Helston

Helston nurse retires after 43 years of looking after local families

42 The Living Room is to open in Helston

New owner of Helston shop reveals her plans for its future

Coronavirus in Cornwall round up: Tuesday, July 5

Coronavirus in Cornwall round up: Tuesday, July 5

The cyclists at every stop on their route

Rugby club celebrates first event of anniversary year with 150 mile cycle

Children planting at Lanreath

Cornwall Council thanks volunteers helping to plant 'Forest for Cornwall'

Cherilyn Mackrory MP says she is one of the museum's

MP 'hugely disappointed' after withdrawal of funding for county museum

Cornwall Council has revealed the organisations which will receive funding from the council's Culture and Creative Investment programme

Cornwall Council announces list of successful application for culture funding

The facility is stocked with nearly £90,000 of dedicated physical training equipment. Picture: Royal Navy/SC Leni Milne

'It’s fantastic': New £90k rehabilitation facility opens at RNAS Culdrose

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News

Police in Cornwall have issued a warning to the public regarding the circulation of counterfeit bank notes.

Police issue warning over counterfeit money found to be in circulation

Amanda with new president Graham Cosslette

Helston Rotary Club welcomes local ex-government planner as new president

Damian Russell Humphries, 33, of Trelander in East Truro appeared in front of magistrates at Truro Magistrates' Court on Thursday, June 30

Truro man disqualified from driving after using mobile phone behind the wheel

Russell May has joined Wendron United from Penryn Athletic

Wendron seal third signing of the summer with former Penryn captain

The cabinet is due to meet to discuss the Ships and Castles site on July 20

Town council urged 'show leadership' as deadline for decision on headland looms

Empty chairs on the pavement after spectators fled (Lynn Sweet/Chicago Sun-Times/AP)

NATIONAL Six dead in July 4 parade shooting near Chicago as US marks Independence Day

Tributes have been paid to Rohan Hicks who died following a collision involving two motorbikes

Tributes for 21 year old named by police in fatal motorbike collision

Swage chef AJ and some of the Thai dishes they will be serving Pictures: Swage/Facebook

Thai food fans of Helston rejoice - new take away service launches this week

This is what's happening after travellers forced the closure of park and ride

Joshua Storey (pictured) is Helston's captain for the new season

Helston name young defender as captain for new season

The festival was supposed to have balloon flights on the Saturday but they were unable to take off because of weather conditions. Credit: File picture

Organiser of 'disappointing' balloon festival defends itself over bad reviews

The mural is to represent Mullion way of life.

Local artist creates wall mural to show her love for where she lives

Nominate your favourite in the Packet's Cafe of the Year competition

Nominate your favourite to be named Cafe of the Year

Fire crews from St Austell and St Dennis responded to a report hat turned out to be a false alarm

Fire crews called to false alarm caused by pest treatment

Aaron Bishop-Jones scores Cornwall's first try of the game

Cornwall's wait for a home win continues as Hunslet claim comeback victory

It is hoped the neckbands will make livestock more visible to vehicles and help prevent road traffic collisions

Livestock in Dartmoor get reflective neckbands in attempt to prevent collisions

Former Penryn striker Ryan Reeve has made the move to Wendron United

Former Penryn Athletic striker makes Wendron United move

Joshua James Cooper, 30, of Hirst House in Tuckingmill, Camborne appeared at Truro Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, June 29

Man who racially harassed 13-year-old girl appears in court for sentencing

The operation first ran in March and focussed on County Lines drugs dealing into the region.

Police across South West join forces to tackle county lines drug dealing

Langarth park and ride is closed until further notice. File picture Rod Allday/Creative Commons

Park and ride closes after travellers move onto site

This is why there are long delays on the Falmouth to Helston road this morning

This is why there are long delays on the Falmouth to Helston road this morning

The Stadium for Cornwall plan is no more

Stadium company says it wants to put record straight after BBC interview

Top 10 most accessible UK beaches revealed - see the list. Picture: Middletons Mobility

Top 10 most accessible UK beaches revealed - see how Cornwall fared

Devon and Cornwall Police force has referred itself for investigation

Police force refers itself for investigation after man dies following arrest

Sport

Wendron United vs Mousehole FC match report

Goals aplenty as Wendron defeated by Western League outfit
Western League high flyers of the 21/22 campaign Mousehole produced a dominant display as they Wendron United 5-1 at Underlane.

Wendron United vs Mousehole FC: Live updates

Wendron United vs Mousehole FC: Live updates

The cyclists at every stop on their route

Rugby club celebrates first event of anniversary year with 150 mile cycle

Andrew Westgarth reviews Tavistock defeat

Town manager reacts to pre-season defeat to reigning Western League champions

Russell May has joined Wendron United from Penryn Athletic

Wendron seal third signing of the summer with former Penryn captain

Joshua Storey (pictured) is Helston's captain for the new season

Helston name young defender as captain for new season

Aaron Bishop-Jones scores Cornwall's first try of the game

Cornwall's wait for a home win continues as Hunslet claim comeback victory

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National Sport

Chelsea are hoping to complete the signing of either one of their top targets, Matthijs de Ligt and Nathan Ake, this week, according to the Evening Standard

Football rumours: Chelsea close in on Nathan Ake and Matthijs de Ligt

England's Joe Root celebrates his century during day one of the First Investec Test match at Lord's, London.

On this day in 2017 – Joe Root makes 184no in first innings as England captain

Wimbledon 2022 – Day Nine – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Wimbledon day 10: Rafael Nadal bid for a calendar year slam faces American test

Cameron Norrie after his victory over David Goffin

Cameron Norrie ready to take on Novak Djokovic after winning Wimbledon epic

Wimbledon 2022 – Day Nine – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Wimbledon day nine: Cameron Norrie keeps British hopes alive

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The cyclists at every stop on their route

Rugby club celebrates first event of anniversary year with 150 mile cycle

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Countdown is on for the best Falmouth Classics ever as 100 boats head our way

Twenty is plenty has been introduced across the county

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National News

G20 foreign ministers’ meeting may lead to wider divisions over war in Ukraine

Nadhim Zahawi leaves BBC Broadcasting House

New Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi must battle rising prices and calls for tax cuts

Taoiseach restates solidarity with Ukraine as he arrives in Kyiv

Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the G7 summit in Schloss Elmau

‘Game over’ for Boris Johnson as papers react to Cabinet resignations

UK chief trade negotiator, David Frost looks on as Prime Minister Boris Johnson signs the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement at 10 Downing Street, Westminster

It is time for Boris Johnson to go, says Tory ex-Cabinet minister Lord Frost

Boris Johnson bids to save premiership after Cabinet resignations

Boris Johnson bids to save premiership after Cabinet resignations

Exhibition featuring 40-metre animations to open at National Gallery next year

Exhibition featuring 40-metre animations to open at National Gallery next year

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